John Rodriguez Jr
Forest Park,GA
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in truck operations. Proficient in managing logistics, coordinating schedules, and ensuring safety compliance. Excited to bring knowledge and dedication to a dynamic team that values efficiency and excellence. Committed to making a meaningful impact and furthering professional growth in the truck operations field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher
Quantix
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 30 company tractors
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
Fleet Manager
Paschall Truck Lines (PTL)
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Manage Southeast Regional Fleet of 55 company drivers.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Improved driver performance by conducting regular training sessions, monitoring driving habits, and providing constructive feedback.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
Operations Manager
Cowan Systems, LLC / Coke United
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Managed daily operations, including 30 company drivers, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Regional Fleet Manager
BAH Express
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills during unexpected situations like road closures or mechanical issues, maintaining punctual delivery times despite setbacks.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills for 35 regional drivers
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Operations Manager
Thrive Logistics Inc
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Led a team of dispatchers, drivers, and support staff to achieve consistent on-time delivery performance.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
Fleet Manager
KCH Trucking
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Manage Fleet of owner operators and company trucks, including dispatch of outbound loads and the booking of back hauls. Responsible or imputing into McLeod and Omni-Trax.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Evaluated driver performance regularly using a combination of objective metrics and direct observation, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
Operations Manager
Ready Trucking
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Enhanced transportation efficiency by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
- Established a positive work culture that promoted teamwork, accountability, and open communication among employees at all levels within the organization.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Led a team of dispatchers, drivers, and support staff to achieve consistent on-time delivery performance.
Southeast Load Planner
TransCorr National Logistics
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Involved in start up of the Atlanta Terminal with total of 10 owner operators to a final number of 85 at time of departure. During start up duties including dispatching, customer service, trailer tracking and customer trailer pools, driver payroll, driver management, as our location grew was promoted to Southeast load planner / Operations Manger.
- Trained new team members on load planning software and procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Determined appropriate loads and practical delivery schedule for each Driver by balancing needs and availability of both drivers and clients.
- Managed high volumes of daily shipping activities, consistently meeting deadlines and achieving customer satisfaction.
Sr Fleet Manager
Frontier South
09.1998 - 01.2011
- Handled all facets of Dispatch for a fleet of owner operators, including payroll, load planning, dispatching, maintained trailer pools and trailer tracking.
Skills
- Nine years of experience with TMW
- Proficient in Mcleod for eight years
- Proficient in EDI processes
- AS400 system knowledge
- Clear communication with drivers
- Strategic decision-making
- Asset management
- Detail-oriented data management
- Skilled in utilizing dispatch software
- Effective dispatch management techniques
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offHealthcare benefits401k matchTimeline
Dispatcher
Quantix
09.2024 - 05.2025
Fleet Manager
Paschall Truck Lines (PTL)
04.2021 - 09.2024
Operations Manager
Cowan Systems, LLC / Coke United
08.2020 - 04.2021
Regional Fleet Manager
BAH Express
11.2019 - 08.2020
Operations Manager
Thrive Logistics Inc
06.2018 - 08.2019
Fleet Manager
KCH Trucking
03.2017 - 06.2018
Operations Manager
Ready Trucking
10.2015 - 03.2017
Southeast Load Planner
TransCorr National Logistics
01.2011 - 10.2015
Sr Fleet Manager
Frontier South
09.1998 - 01.2011
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